Ukraine may seem like a long way away to Americans, but it's far closer than you think. A short 🧵... I sense many of my fellow Americans don't believe the war in Ukraine pertains to us. Some even have, wittingly or unwittingly, fallen prey to Vladimir Putin's propaganda... 2) that US interests aren't served by supporting Ukraine. Nothing could be further than the truth. Since the end of WWII, we have largely lived in a world governed by rules to prevent imperialist conquest - which has led overall to far fewer wars, deaths, and human misery.

Concerned about "illegal" immigrants voting? A short 🧵Despite the churn in the media and fear appeals from some politicians, as a volunteer election official in Virginia, I can tell ya it's a lot of bunk. Here in the great Commonwealth of Virginia... 2) citizens need to register with their social security number, Virginia drivers license or state ID, and date of birth. When they show up at the polls, if their name or address doesn't match, they vote on a provisional ballot that is set aside...